Balena

BioCir® Flex returns to Stella McCartney’s S.WAVE collection for another season, expanding across Fall 2026, with Winter 2026 to follow. Engineered for the sole, one of footwear’s most demanding components, our flexible material combines renewable bio-based feedstocks with the durability, flexibility and resilience needed for every step. For Balena, this continued collaboration demonstrates how material innovation becomes part of a brand’s design journey, season after season. Now available to shop online: https://lnkd.in/dzApcFqA Discover the collaboration: https://lnkd.in/drH9JgHy #Balena #BioCirFlex #StellaMcCartney #SWAVE #MaterialInnovation #BioBasedMaterials

BioCir® Flex returns to Stella McCartney S.WAVE collection for another season, expanding across Fall 2026, with Winter 2026 to follow. Engineered for the sole, one of footwear’s most demanding components, our flexible material combines renewable bio-based feedstocks with the durability, flexibility and resilience needed for every step. For Balena, this continued collaboration demonstrates how material innovation becomes part of a brand’s design journey, season after season. Discover the collaboration: https://lnkd.in/drH9JgHy #Balena #BioCirFlex #StellaMcCartney #SWAVE #MaterialInnovation #BioBasedMaterials

The Halo Sneaker by Good Man Brand brings BioCir® Flex into premium men’s footwear. Used in the sole, our bio-based material supports the comfort, flexibility and durability needed for everyday wear. A considered material choice, brought to life through a sneaker designed to look good, feel good and be worn every day. Learn more about the collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/ejYhbSPY #Balena #GoodManBrand #FootwearIndustry #Footwear #MaterialInnovation

Fashion products often rely on multiple materials to achieve different functions, softness, flexibility, structure, support and durability. But, what if a single material family could deliver more? Mono-material design is not only about simplifying a product’s construction. It is about creating versatile materials that can be adapted to serve different functions across the same product. We engineer bio-based materials with different properties from flexible to rigid and structural, giving brands greater freedom to create without relying on layers of unrelated materials. Fewer material limitations. More design possibilities with one material solution. Want to learn more about our materials, discuss a collaboration, or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch: https://lnkd.in/eHREkG9W #Balena #MonoMaterial #MonoMaterialDesign #MaterialInnovation

Children’s shoes need to keep up with constant movement while remaining comfortable through hours of everyday wear. Materials sit close to the skin, making composition just as important as flexibility, softness and durability. Our bio-based materials are developed with reduced-toxicity compositions and are compliant with REACH, RoHS and EN 71 safety standards, giving brands new possibilities for creating children’s footwear designed with performance, comfort and safety in mind. The materials made for little feet should meet big expectations. Learn more about our materials here: https://lnkd.in/eWEq6D9n #Balena #FootwearInnovation #ChildrenFootwear #FootwearIndustry

What does OECD 208 tested mean? When materials reach the end of their life, their environmental impact matters just as much as their performance. OECD 208 is an internationally recognized test that evaluates whether a material has adverse effects on plant growth. Our BioCirFlex material has been tested according to OECD 208, demonstrating that it is non-toxic to plants under the conditions of the test. Designing better materials means considering their impact beyond the product itself. Learn more about us and our materials here: https://balena.science/ #Balena #OECD #MaterialInnovation #MaterialScience #MaterialImpact